noun
druid
DROO-ihd
Druid (noun) means a priest or wise figure among the ancient Celts, associated with nature and sacred groves. Example: “Ancient druids were said to gather mistletoe as part of their rituals.”
noun
1
A priest or wise figure among the ancient Celts, associated with nature and sacred groves.
"Ancient druids were said to gather mistletoe as part of their rituals."
2
In fantasy fiction and games, a spellcaster who draws power from nature.
"In the game, her character is a druid who can transform into animals."
How to use druid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, a Celtic priest connected to nature; in modern fiction, a nature-based magic user.
Common pairings
ancient druids
druid magic
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Word forms
- Plural
- druids
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Etymology
Traces back through Latin Druidae to a Celtic word possibly meaning "oak-knower" or "one of great wisdom."
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What does “druid” mean?
The word “druid” means a priest or wise figure among the ancient Celts, associated with nature and sacred groves. In plain terms, historically, a Celtic priest connected to nature; in modern fiction, a nature-based magic user.
How do you pronounce “druid”?
“Druid” is pronounced DROO-ihd (/ˈdɹu.ɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “druid” in a sentence?
Here is “druid” used in a sentence: “Ancient druids were said to gather mistletoe as part of their rituals.”
What part of speech is “druid”?
“Druid” is a noun.
Where does the word “druid” come from?
The word “druid” comes from Latin. Traces back through Latin Druidae to a Celtic word possibly meaning "oak-knower" or "one of great wisdom.".
How many meanings does “druid” have?
“Druid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a priest or wise figure among the ancient Celts, associated with nature and sacred groves.
